Constantine X Doukas (1059-67)
Previous Editions
DO Seals 6 no. 77.6; Zacos-Veglery no. 87a
Obverse
Half-length representation of Christ bearded, wearing a tunic and himation and holding the right hand in blessing and in the left a book, the cover ornamented in center with a cross. He has a nimbus cruciger; each arm contains a decoration consisting of five pellets. Sigla at left and right: Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς Χ(ριστό)ς. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
Ἐμμανουήλ.
Reverse
The emperor Constantine X bearded standing, wearing a crown with a cross and pendilia and a loros, one end of which is draped over the left wrist. He holds a labarum in the right hand and an akakia in the left. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
Κων(σταντῖνος) βασιλεὺς Ῥωμαίων ὁ Δούκ(ας).
Κωνσταντῖνος βασιλεὺς Ῥωμαίων ὁ Δούκας.
Constantine Doukas, basileus of the Romans.
Inscription Audio
Commentary:
The labarum is ornamented with a pellet in center.
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